Kevin, you're such a disease
The study of disease
Pathology
Diseases caused by invading pathogens
Infectious
Serves as a shield against pathogens
Skin
Occurs when the heart is deprived of oxygen and nutrients
Heart Attack
Most important component of the immune system
Leukocytes (white blood cells)
Prefix meaning "disease"
Patho-
Diseases that can be spread from person to person
Communicable
Largest lymph organ
Spleen
Leading cause of death in the U.S.
CVD (Cardiovascular disease)
Y-shaped protein molecules that fight pathogens
Antibodies
Organisms that cause disease
Pathogens
A disease that lasts a long time and can recur frequently
Chronic
Fluid that enters the lymph capillaries
Lymph
Medical term for high blood pressure
Hypertension
Substance that stimulates the immune system with dead or weakened pathogens
Vaccine
Diseases caused by malfunctions of the immune system
Immunological Disease
A disease that is severe but short lasting
Acute
Along with tonsils, these are special accumulations of lymphatic tissue that protect the throat and digestive system
Adenoids
Irregular beating of the heart
Arrhythmia
Type of immunity acquired through memory cells (recently having a disease)
Acquired Immunity
An animal or insect that spreads disease
Vector
A tumor that is cancerous
Malignant
Bundles of lymphatic tissue that protect the gastrointestinal tracts
Peyer's Patches
The hardening of the arteries
Arteriosclerosis
Type of immunity that protects infants and newborns
Inborn immunity